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In addition to passing the UBE, Alaska requires applicants to complete an Alaska law course, pass the MPRE, and undergo a character and fitness evaluation. Residency in Alaska is not required to sit for the Alaska Bar Exam or for admission.
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The Alaska law course is an online course that must be completed as part of the requirements for bar admission. There is no graded exam associated with this course; it is a requirement to ensure familiarity with Alaska-specific laws and procedures.
To be admitted to the Alaska Bar, applicants must pass the MPRE with a minimum score of 80. The MPRE tests knowledge of legal ethics and professional responsibility.
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Admission on motion allows experienced lawyers to be admitted to the Alaska Bar without taking the UBE. Applicants must have been actively practicing law for at least five years, meet the character and fitness requirements, and hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The requirement to pass the UBE with a score of 280 only applies to those taking the exam, not to those applying for admission on motion.
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The character and fitness evaluation for the Alaska Bar includes a background check and may include an interview. Applicants must demonstrate good moral character, which involves more than just a review of criminal history; it also considers factors like honesty, integrity, and financial responsibility.
